Michael Schumacher is probably one of the best if not the best Formula 1 driver of all time with 91 Grand Prix and 7 world championship titles in his pocket. Of course, everyone knows Lewis Hamilton broke the record but like Michael Jordan VS LeBron James and Roger Federer VS Rafael Nadal, the GOAT debate is still fresh.
But are we debating that today? No, but we have good news for Michael Schumacher fans, and we mean lucky Michael Schumacher fans. The first Formula 1 car ever driven by our famous driver is now up for auction in the beautiful city of lights, Paris.
Jordan-Ford 191, Spa 1991 – Andrea de Cesaris, pic.twitter.com/vQKAALRdra
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The iconic Jordan-Ford 191
This event is remarkable for many reasons. It’s amazing for Formula 1 fans who love old cars like the iconic Jordan-Ford 191 with that green color and 7UP sponsorship, and It’s also amazing for Michael Schumacher fans who watched him at his first Grand Prix in 1991. For more history, during training first with this car, Schumacher surprised everyone by setting the eighth fastest time.
This car, which was the first car he ever drove in a Formula 1 race, will be sold at the “Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris” event organized by Maison Bonhams, the famous auctioneer in the city of lights. The event will take place on February 2 at the Grand Palais. Yes, you might want to get on a plane or call someone now if you want a chance to get one. Also, if you intend to do it, don’t forget that the price is between 1.4 and 2 Million Euros so you better bring your savings with you.
MICHAEL SCHUMACHER F1 RACE CAR DEBUT TO BE AUCTIONED BY BONHAM Jordan-Ford 191 Formula 1 Racing car in which Michael Schumacher first made his Formula 1 debut to be auctioned by Bonhams Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris https://t.co/DkP2cIRIAb#bonhams #auction #F1 pic.twitter.com/p7QBkTqxBO
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Another great thing about this car is the fact that you can do more than just display it in the middle of your living room. The car works perfectly and if you want, you can drive it on the circuit, as Louis Frankel said: “This car is quite easy to run compared to today’s Formula 1 cars. It comes with a pre-heater and starter, everything needed to start the car”. But of course, you can’t drive it on a normal road because It’s too fast. And if you think about that, you’re a little crazy.
Finally, Louis added: “With such a historically significant car in the career of one of the greatest Formula 1 drivers of all time, this car offers collectors internationally the opportunity to own a unique piece of Formula 1 history.”
A Car Hiding a Dark Background
What you may not know, Michael Schumacher was not destined to drive the car that day. He was, as it still exists today, a substitute you can call if one of your two drivers has a problem. Bertrand Gachot was the one who was supposed to be driving, but he had an accident and it turned out very badly for him.
Bertrand Gachot had a car accident in London and an argument with another passenger. The problem is that it was not an easy fight, he was accused by the court of using tear gas in self-defense. However, the court decided to give him an 18-month prison sentence, so he can’t drive his car again, and that’s why Michael Schumacher was able to drive the legendary car sooner than he thought. After that, he started doing amazing things during the race, on and off the circuit with the engineers and eventually became the legend he is today.
Back to the car itself, there are only two examples of the 1991 Jordan-Ford 191 in existence worldwide, and you know where the other one is? In the private collection of Michael Schumacher at his museum at Cologne airport. So this car can be said to be unique. If you have it, you will have an amazing resemblance to your idol, because only two people will have it: Michael Schumacher and you. So of course, this sale is your biggest opportunity, if you have the money, of course.
Also, to let you know, You can get one of Michael Schumacher’s helmets during the same auction in Paris. The first helmet is from 1995 in the colors of the Benetton Formula 1 team, the year he won his second world championship title, and the second is from 1996, the helmet of his first season at Ferrari. The first is estimated between 9000 and 15000 dollars and the second is estimated between 13000 and 18000 dollars because, of course, This is a Ferrari.
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